Online Reference Databases

The Lake County Library System offers free access to online reference databases to library patrons. An online database is a computerized collection of information on
a specific subject or area. All of these databases serve as electronic libraries that contain enormous amounts of information. Patrons can access most of these databases from Public Internet computers at any library or from a home, school or work computer that has an Internet connection. The only thing you will need is your library card number.

All residents may contact the Lake County Library System library of their choice for a free library card or
click here for an online application.

If you have difficulty accessing one of these databases, the problem may be in the configuration of your browser or the setup of your internet service provider.

Databases Listed By Subject

All of the libraries in Florida have access to the Florida Electronic Library. Additionally, the Lake County Library System subscribes to the databases listed below to supplement the Florida Electronic Library.

Some of our databases provide helpful online tours or tutorials of the database. If a tutorial is available, we have provided a link for you. If you have difficulty accessing one of these databases, the problem may be in the configuration of your browser or the setup of your internet service provider.

Digital Media

Overdrive Digital LibraryOverdrive is the host for the library system's online electronic book and audiobook collection. All you will need is a library card and a device to start downloading. The best part... no late fees!

ZinioZinio, the world's largest newsstand, offers full color, interactive digital magazines for your enjoyment. Browse from your library's collection of popular titles with no holds, no checkout periods, and no limit to the number of magazines you can download.

One-click DigitalIn 1979, Henry Trentman, desperately searching for an alternative to standard radio programming to fill his hours on the road, came up with the idea of listening to recordings of all the great books he couldn't find time to read. Since the offerings of audiobook companies at the time were sparse and of uneven quality, Henry decided to take matters into his own hands and record books for himself. From this decision has grown Recorded Books, the world's largest independent publisher and distributor of unabridged audiobooks on cassettes, CDs, and downloadable.

Employment Resources

AtoZdatabasesAtoZdatabases is the premier job search, reference and mailing list database. It provides details on every business and household in the U.S. The database also includes 2.3 million job listings, 30 million business profiles, 1.1 million healthcare professionals, and much more. AtoZdatabases is ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, or finding friends and relatives. The database will help entrepreneurs conduct prospecting, help students complete market studies, and more.

Employ Florida MarketplaceEmploy Florida Marketplace is your one-stop online resource for job listings, education and training opportunities, career building assistance and much more.

Occupational Outlook HandbookThe Occupational Outlook Handbook is a publication of the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics that includes information about the nature of work, working conditions, training and education, earnings, and job outlook for hundreds of different occupations. - See more at: http://www.flelibrary.org/all.php#sthash.DMi1k9WW.dpuf

Florida One-Stop Career CentersFrom training to job searches, Florida's One-Stop Career Centers provide a full range of assistance for the jobseeker. Find Information at the state's 73 Full Service or 25 Satellite One-Stop Career Centers or 2 Business Centers.

Genealogy

Ancestry LibraryExtensive resources for genealogical research. Includes U.S. Census records, military records, the Social Security Death Index, passenger lists, the Daughters of the Revolution (DAR) Lineage Books, slave narratives, Dictionary of American Biography, Native American indexes, and the American Genealogical-Biographical Index.Remote access is not available for this service. Please visit your local library to access this resource.

HeritageQuest OnlineA resource for census data, family records, and local histories. This collection assembles every extant U.S. federal census, family genealogies, local histories, tax lists, city directories, land and probate records, birth, marriage and death records, genealogical and local history serials, and more.

Florida Memory ProjectThe Online Classroom is designed to help educators use photographs, documents, sound recordings and film footage from the State Library and Archives of Florida. The Online Classroom also showcases collaborative projects between the State Library and Archives of Florida and Florida schools. These projects help students make a personal connection to the primary source documents that tell the stories of their communities.

Lifelong Learning

PronunciatorPronunciator is the library's newest language learning tool. You can learn 80 languages in any of 50 languages with Pronunciator. That’s 4,000 possible course combinations! Pronunciator offers the largest ESL curriculum on the planet, with courses for 50 non-English languages.

ABC MouseABCmouse.com is an educational website for young children that provides online learning activities for 2-6 year olds at preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten levels. ABCmouse.com offers free access for all public schools in the U.S. and Canada and a selection of free content for the general public. Full access to the site’s curriculum and features is available to a subscription-based membership.Remote access is not available for this service. Please visit your local library to access this resource.

Learning ExpressAt LearningExpress, our mission is to help students and adult learners improve the skills required for academic and career success. Our LearningExpress Library™ platform provides the most comprehensive selection of educational resources—including more than 1,000 tutorials, practice exams, and eBooks—for basic skills mastery, academic success, job preparation, and career advancement.

Periodicals

Popular MagazinesPopular Magazines includes more than 1,000 of the most searched magazines across our InfoTrac products. All the titles were selected based on actual publication searches performed by library patrons. This database is 100% full text and includes over 600 titles recommended by Bowker's Magazines for Libraries.

Reference

Florida Electronic LibraryA collection of free databases and live reference services available to all Florida residents.
The Florida Electronic Library (FEL) is a gateway to electronic magazines, newspapers, almanacs, encyclopedias and books, and the Ask a Librarian reference service.

WorldCatThe world's most comprehensive bibliography, representing over 400 languages on materials ranging from stone tables to electronic books. WorldCat includes information from 2100 BC to the present with thousands of records containing evaluative content such as tables of contents, cover art, book summaries and notes about the authors.